The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

€ 45,400
BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.3 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
182.4 in
Length
187.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3415 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.33 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (14 - 18)

General

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.26 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.9 lb/hp
18.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 330i
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 330i
678 mi
912 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
BMW 330i
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data